Appendix A
University of the Sciences - General Education Committee—Periodic Review of GenEd Courses
Academic Year 2013-2014
Skills reviewed: Information Literacy, Technology
NOTE: Instructors only have to account for the skills reviewed in current year
General Education Skill Syllabus Review Form 2013
Course Information [TO BE COMPLETED BY FACULTY]
Course Name:
___________________________________________________
Course Number:
___________________________________________________
Instructor:
___________________________________________________
Division/Department/Program: ______________________________________________
Class last offered: _________ Average Enrollment: __________ No. Sections: _______
Gen Ed Skill – Brief Evaluation: [TO BE COMPLETED BY FACULTY]
Gen Ed Skills approved for the course (check all that apply):
Skill
☐ Information Literacy
☐ Technology
Skill is listed on the
syllabus as significant
objective/outcome
☐ Yes ☐No
☐ Yes ☐No
Skill is devoted at
least 10 hrs of student
experience
☐ Yes ☐No
☐ Yes ☐No
Skill is assessed as an
identifiable component
of the class grade
☐ Yes ☐No
☐ Yes ☐No
Gen Ed Skill – Detailed Evaluation:
Skill #1: _________________________________________________
Describe the following as listed in the syllabus: [TO BE COMPLETED BY FACULTY]
Student Learning Outcomes
Learning Activities
Means of Assessment and
Evaluation
Additional Information
(relevant to the skill)
*Reviewer Evaluation:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
Skill #2: _________________________________________________
Describe the following as listed in the syllabus: [TO BE COMPLETED BY FACULTY]
Student Learning Outcomes Learning Activities
Means of Assessment and
Evaluation
Additional Information
(relevant to the skill)
*Reviewer Evaluation:
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
*Reviewer Comments:
Provide comments and suggestions as appropriate in the space below:
Optional Supporting Package:
A. Written comments to supplement the syllabus to explain how this course meets each of the specific
GEC Objectives checked above.
B. Annotated sample test questions and/or descriptions of other assignments to explain how these items
allow you to measure your students’ understanding of each of the selected objectives.
Appendix A
University of the Sciences - General Education Committee—Periodic Review of GenEd Courses
Academic Year 2013-2014
Skills reviewed: Information Literacy, Technology
NOTE: Instructors only have to account for the skills reviewed in current year
Gen Ed Skills—Definitions and Objectives
To fulfill a skill, a course must:
1) Devote at least 10 hours of student experience focused on the skill. This can be achieved either
in the classroom or through appropriate course assignments.
2) Assess the skill as an identifiable, distinct component of the class grade.
It is recommended that:
1) The skill is listed on the course syllabus as a significant objective or outcome
The syllabus should demonstrate how the course fulfills at least one of the two objectives listed on the
following chart, together with an appropriate assessment method.
SKILL
Ethics
Information
Literacy
Oral
Communication
Reasoning and
Problem
Solving
Technology
Written
Communication
OVERALL GOAL
Students will engage in
ethical and moral
reasoning and act ethically
in their public,
professional, and personal
responsibilities.
Students will identify the
need for information and
access it, evaluate it, and
use it legally and ethically.
Using standard English,
students will communicate
in a personally effective
and socially appropriate
manner.
Students will recognize,
analyze, and propose
solutions to problems.
OBJECTIVE
Students will demonstrate
their knowledge of a range
of ethical issues.
OBJECTIVE
Students will demonstrate
how different ethical
perspectives apply to their
public, professional, and
personal responsibilities.
Students will retrieve
needed information
effectively and efficiently.
Students will critically
evaluate information and
use it in an ethical and
legal manner.
Students will demonstrate
proficiency in listening and
in using interpersonal
speaking skills.
Students will use
appropriate technology
and show an ability to
understand its impact on
society.
Students will use the
English language to write
effectively in a variety of
contexts.
Students will demonstrate
the ability to use essential
technologies needed for
professional and personal
activities.
Students will demonstrate
the ability to obtain and
evaluate, quote,
paraphrase, or summarize
material, while respecting
all intellectual property
rights.
Students will develop and
deliver effective oral
presentations adapted to
the audience.
Students will demonstrate
a logical approach to the
solution of a problem.
Students will demonstrate
the ability to distinguish
between effective and
faulty reasoning.
Students will demonstrate
the ability to use advanced
technology for professional
activities.
Students will demonstrate
the ability to craft effective
expository, argumentative,
and/or creative written
products directed toward
specific audiences.